Test Blocks

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Test Blocks
Calibration and/or Reference Blocks should be used in every application. Standard blocks are available for
angle beam calibrations and thickness calibrations of common materials.
1. Blocks manufactured from 1018 steel, 304 stainless steel, or 7075-T6 aluminum are commonly in stock
(other materials require special quotes for price and delivery)
2. Contact us for more information regarding materials not listed, blocks not listed, or custom blocks

Calibration Blocks

Calibration Blocks
All blocks are checked dimensionally using measuring equipment traceable to the National Institute of
Standards and Technology, NIST. The most commonly required calibration blocks are listed below.
Type

Part Number Description

Case

Meets AASHTO and AWS Type 1 block requirements.

Calibrates distance and sensitivity settings. Measure
refracted angle and sound exit point of angle beam
transducers. U.S. customary units (inches).

F129

U.S. customary units (inches) block with Lucite plug

F129

Metric Units

F129

TB1137-X

Metric Units block with Lucite plug

F129

US Air Force
IIW-2
Calibration
Block

TB5939-X

IIW-type block per U.S. Air Force NDI Manual T.O. 33B
-1-1. Includes 2" and 4" radius cutouts for distance
calibration. No. 3, No. 5 and No. 8 side drilled holes, and
distance calibration marks to the 2" hole.

F129

RC
Block

AWS

TB7543-X

Determining resolution capabilities of angle beam

transducers per AWS and AASHTO requirements.

F157

SC
Block

AWS

TB7545-X

Sensitivity and refracted angle calibration per AWS and

AASHTO requirements.

F158

DC
Block

AWS

TB7547-X

Distance and beam index calibration for angle beam

transducers per AWS and AASHTO requirements.

F159

TB7541-X
ASTM E164
Calibration
IIW-Type
TB1136-X
Block
TB1054-X

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TB7549-X

Distance, sensitivity, refracted angle and beam index

calibration for angle beam transducers per AWS and
AASHTO requirements.

F160

TB7551-X

Calibration block for horizontal linearity and dB accuracy

procedures per AWS and AASHTO requirements.

F161

30FBH
Resolution
Reference
Block

TB7160-X

Evaluate near surface resolution and flaw size/depth

sensitivity of UT equipment. No. 3, No. 5 and No. 8 ASTM
flat bottom holes at ten metal travel distances from 0.050"
to 1.250".

NAVSHIPS
Block

TB7567-X

Contains six No. 3 side drilled holes. Used for distanceamplitude calibration per NAVSHIPS 0900-006 -3010.

F162

ASTM E164
TB7150-X
MAB Block

Miniature Angle Beam (ROMPAS) Block. Distance, beam

index, refracted angle and sensitivity calibration. One inch
thick.

F197

ISO
Steel

Miniature Angle Beam Block Distance, beam index,

refracted angle and sensitivity calibration. 25 mm thick.

F197

DSC
Block

AWS

DS
Block

AWS

7963

TB1065-X

Included

Replace the "X" in the part number with the appropriate number listed below to signify block material: 1
= 1018 Steel, 2 = 4340 Steel, 4 = 7075-T6 Aluminum, 5 = 304 Stainless Steel, 8 = 6-4 Titanium

Thickness Calibration Blocks

Thickness Calibration Blocks
Blocks are held to tighter tolerances than called out in ASTM E797 Code.
Part
Numbers

Material

Steps

2211E

304
Stainless
Steel

0.100",
0.200",
0.400", 0.500"

2211M

304
Stainless
Steel

2.5 mm, 5.0 mm, 7.5 mm,

10.0 mm, 12.5 mm

2212E

1018 Carbon 0.250",

Steel
1.00"

0.500",

0.300",

0.750",

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2212M

1018 Carbon 6.25 mm, 12.5 mm, 18.75

Steel
mm, 25 mm

2213E

7075-T6
Aluminum

0.100",
0.200",
0.400", 0.500"

2213M

7075-T6
Aluminum

2.5 mm, 5.0 mm, 7.5 mm,

10.0 mm, 12.5 mm

2214E

1018 Carbon 0.100",

0.200",
Steel
0.400", 0.500"

2214M

1018 Carbon 2.5 mm, 5.0 mm, 7.5 mm,

Steel
10.0 mm, 12.5 mm

0.300",

0.300",

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